The California Highway Patrol will have extra officers on the road this holiday weekend to target motorists who drink and drive. Most local CHP officers will not be at home with their families, they will be on duty, said Lt. John Smith, acting commander of the Contra Costa Area Office.
“Every available officer will be on the road, and they’re going to be especially watching for drunk drivers,” said Smith. “We’re focusing on those motorists who have had a few drinks and still decide to get behind the wheel.”
Smith said that rates of people driving under the influence have been increasing in California and nationwide for the past few years. “It is imperative that we get those numbers down,” he said. “We hope getting the message out there will deter people from driving while intoxicated, but if not, a trip to the local jail sure will.”
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